Barbara V. Melendez

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Barbara V. Melendez

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business

111 E Broadway, 4th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

28 years

90%
Business 10%

10%

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2016
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Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 28 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Richards Brandt Miller Nelson

111 E Broadway, 4th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

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Barbara V. Melendez's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by JMak | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Miracle Worker

My case has been a complex one from the get-go involving more paperwork than the usual to ensure my legal status is maintained at all times. Some of the best attorneys recommended to us wouldn't take or even look at our case because it would took too much work and time. It required someone like Bar...bara with unmatched skills and experience and most importantly who cared enough about me and my family to reach out and patiently walked with us through every step of the way. The process had had its painstaking challenges at times. We would have given up had Barbara not been very understanding and encouraging. Through this process, both my wife and I felt that we didn't just hired an attorney who was also a miracle worker, but we had found a friend. Thank you so much, Barbara and your assistants Jessica and Nicole and Adriana!!! We're forever indebted.

Posted by Miguel Hinostroza | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer

I hired Barbara Melendez to take on my ongoing case for DACA and from day one she was 100% honest about the situation I was in and she did tell me my case was complex and that I was going to need as much help as possible including a miracle due to my criminal record from prior years. I did feel like ...I was in the right hands right away because not all lawyers tell you things exactly they are and Barbara talked to me about the problems I was facing and how we would fight them even before bringing up how much it was going to cost me. That made me feel like she cared a lot more about her clients than how much she charges so I at that point I was very happy I found her and hired her. I was still afraid something was going to go wrong due to the fact that reducing some of my criminal charges in order to qualify for DACA was getting way too complicated but Barbara and her professional staff were always there for me fighting with everything they had. They always responded to my calls and emails right away, I never had to wait for an answer because they always answered my questions within minutes of contacting them. Every time I went to my hearings I never felt scared being there because I trusted Barbara's professionalism and I knew when they told me how court was going to go and what was going to happen it was exactly how it was going to go! If anyone is looking for an immigration lawyer you need to hire Barbara and her staff because I know for a fact that if she was able to help my case get done and get my DACA approved knowing it was a very complicated case she can definitely help anyone else! You cannot go wrong working with Barbara and her staff because they will fight for you with everything they have almost as if you were family! it would make me very happy to know whoever is out there looking for help hired her because it will be the best decision of your life. Thanks to her I'm finally done after a long very frustrating time and I got everything approved!! I get to stay with the ones I love and I don't have to be afraid to do anything I want to do in this beautiful country! Thank you Ms. Barbara for everything you guys did for me!! I highly 110% will recommend Barbara Melendez!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2013 | Immigration

One of the Best Immigration Attorneys in Utah!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Barbara Melendez and her team to get my work Visa renewed. Though the process was tedious and at times a bit frustrating because of my specific circumstances, I am so glad I worked with them to get this taken care of. Barbara and her team were extremely pro...fessional, helpful, knowledgeable, attentive, and hardworking . And I think one of the most important things for me, and one of the main reasons why I decided to work with them, was that I felt that they cared about me as a person and my specific case. I was not just one more client, which to me was very important to not feel like that. It gave me the confidence to know that they were going to do their absolutely best to work on my case…Which they did. And thanks to all their work, I am blessed to keep doing what I love at work too. Thank you!!!

Posted by Robert | January 28, 2013 | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney

The opportunity to work with Barbara Melendez and her staff was an incredible experience. They are so professional, knowledgeable, diligent and so very helpful. I came across Barbara as I searched the internet for Immigration Lawyers. I called a few that just did not feel like they were the right one... or me. After speaking with Barbara I knew I needed to have her and her staff represent me. That decision is one of the best I have ever made. They made the application process seem so straight forward, I know they worked like crazy to get all my legal information done correctly. True professionals yet truly personal. They genuinely care about you, not just your case. I am so thankful and so very blessed to have come across Barbara Melendez. The greatest Immigration Lawyer with the greatest staff that there is. Thank you, thank you.

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Barbara V. Melendez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Jensen

Immigration lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Barbara is a great attorney and even better person. She is very knowledgeable and considered an expert in her field of immigration. I will continue to refer people to her needing help with immigration matters."

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Allen Thomason

Immigration lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Barbara as a neighbor, friend, and attorney. I have followed her carrier over the years and she has steadily climbed in her skills, abilities, and positions. She is good to be around, straight forward, honest, and trustworthy. I have no hesitation in recommending her."

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Arturo Burga

Immigration lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Mortensen

Immigration lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Barbara is a fantastic immigration attorney. She was co-counsel on a massive mine collapse case where several of the miners that died had immigration issues. She worked well with the various consulates and members of our Congressional staff to get these issues resolved. She also did a great job on the actual case itself."

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Nathan Alder

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If you have a legal matter involving immigration issues, then you want to hire Barbara Melendez to be your lawyer. She's an absolutely wonderful person and a top-notch attorney. I have referred many people to Barbara and she consistently delivers. I trust her and listen to her carefully as she is wise and has excellent logic, reasoning, good instincts and makes sound decisions. I recommend her without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2011

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2008

Utah’s 20 Most Influental Hispanic Business Leaders, Business Connect Magazine

2007

30 Women to Watch, Utah Business Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney & Immigration Chair, Richards Brandt Miller Nelson

2013 - Present

Chair Immigration Practice Group, Richards Brandt Miller Nelson

2012 - 2013

Partner, Kuck Immigraiton Partners

2006 - 2012

Shareholder, Kirton & McConkie

2005 - 2009

Law Professor, Brigham Young University Law School

2004 - 2006

Judge, Justice Court Judge- Salt Lake City

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Christensen & Jensen, PC

Associations

2011 - Present

Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce

Board Member

2011 - Present

State of Utah, Governor's Commision on Immigration & Migration

Governors Commision

2009 - Present

Utah Bar Foundation

Board Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Utah chapter)

Past Chair

Education

N/A

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Education Week

Overview of Immigration Law--Family-Based and Employment-Based Immigration—Compliance and Following the Law

2011

Tri State Conference

Immigration - What's Going On?

2011

Immigration Compliance

Employer Compliance

2009

AILA National Conference

Religious Worker Visas

Languages

Spanish

Portuguese

Activity

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